Juno is a blockchain built using the Cosmos SDK and aims to be the defacto place for developers to create smart contracts with cross-chain interoperability. Juno employs CosmWasm, which brings WebAssembly to the Cosmos Ecosystem. The token that powers the network is $JUNO and it is exclusively used for trading, staking, delegating, paying transaction fees, and governance votes on the network. This tutorial will show you where you can buy $JUNO and how to stake your tokens on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.junonetwork.io/">Juno network</a>.&nbsp;<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key points:</h2><ul><li>View the current staking APY <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.stakingrewards.com/asset/juno/metrics/">here</a></li><li>28 day lockup</li><li>Average commission: 5.56 % &nbsp;</li></ul><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Step 1: Make sure you have a Keplr wallet</h2>Keplr is a popular wallet in the Cosmos ecosystem and offers users the ability to stake their tokens, use blockchain apps and manage multiple tokens in one wallet. You can download the Keplr wallet <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.keplr.app/">here</a>.&nbsp;<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Step 2: Get yourself some $JUNO tokens</h2>Currently, you can purchase $JUNO tokens on Kraken, MEXC or using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://app.osmosis.zone/">Osmosis Dex</a>.To get $JUNO tokens using Osmosis, navigate to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://app.osmosis.zone/">Osmosis Dex</a> and connect your Keplr wallet. We will be using $OSMO tokens to swap to $JUNO.&nbsp;<ul><li>Select ‘OSMO’ in the ‘from’ tab</li><li>Select ‘JUNO’ in the ‘to’ tab</li><li>Click ‘SWAP’&nbsp;</li><li>Go to the ‘ASSETS’ page and withdraw to your Keplr wallet<ul><li>Select ‘Osmosis’ in the ‘from’ tab</li><li>Select ‘JUNO’ in the ‘to’ tab</li><li>Select the amount you would like to withdraw</li><li>Click ‘Withdraw’ &nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/7u9kHbTUtvC4QNIFw_WrZI5LfH91H7SLD7VN930fLZIEG4rWR7NtMo6JsuNzF8oooLTNeClicEFSBATHNlSaFchW7BNEHre5CkxWqBK7YWxfLzwN_CwDqdIv6uStmldkWr-ZMbAIel3bm4IExmkvngEF9sA-ZYSOeX8BVTCgPAVci1__6THb6ErqFQ" alt="How to Stake Juno" decoding="async"></figure>Great! Now you have $JUNO tokens and can go to the staking portal to delegate your stake.<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Step 3: Go to the $JUNO staking portal and choose a validator</h2>Go to the Juno <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://juno.omniflix.co/stake">staking portal</a> and connect your Keplr wallet. If you are unsure of how to choose a validator, please see the section below this one to help you decide.&nbsp;<ul><li>Connect your wallet</li><li>Click on ‘Staking’</li><li>Click on ‘All Validators’</li><li>Make sure the validator is ‘Active’</li><li>Click ‘Delegate’</li><li>Select how much you want to stake<ul><li>Make sure to leave a little bit of $JUNO for transaction fees</li></ul></li><li>Click ‘Delegate’</li><li>Approve the transaction</li><li>Click on the ‘Dashboard’ to track your stake tokens and the rewards you earn</li><li>Success! &nbsp;</li></ul><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_C1Hr5R_V-7NJ1qp0Wm8hFjcoGIfCBw99QaB-ZRbjr4tC8Rkq69A9mb6u85a-8CdvDx4tUCIyu5My46mSPFTf2smOorwtAlDn7BnANvvanb_mRBBrGZmedPkt4DaTcqBZycqoTnVuh5iWBBU097W2vL32BGi-dycOtomBUQMFdRXznZ8dMyjfNj5wA" alt="How to Stake Juno" decoding="async"></figure>Make sure you do NOT stake your full available balance. You MUST leave some room for gas fees.<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How do I choose a validator</h2>You will see a list of different validators, including their Voting Power and the Commission they claim.&nbsp;<ul><li>First, check <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.stakingrewards.com/earn/juno/">StakingRewards.com</a> to see if there is a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.stakingrewards.com/verified-provider-program/">Verified Staking Provider (VSP)</a> for Juno. &nbsp;</li></ul>You want to ideally choose a validator with:<ul><li>Low commission: Remember that the commission rate is the % of your staking rewards that goes to the validator. Don’t fall for ‘Zero %’ validators that try to bait you into delegating with them and then change their commission later on.&nbsp;</li><li>Is in the active set: The validators in the active set are earning staking rewards.</li><li>Voting power &gt; 0%: The voting % represents the weight that a validator holds when making governance decisions on the network. You typically don’t want to choose a validator with the highest voting power (as this makes the network more centralized) and you also don’t want to choose a validator with zero voting power.&nbsp;</li><li>Delegators &gt; 0: A validator may be more popular or trusted if it has a higher number of delegators than others.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Conclusion</h2>Staking is an essential part of a Proof-of-Stake (POS) blockchain and there are many benefits to staking your crypto:<ul><li>Earning Yield</li><li>Airdrop eligibility&nbsp;</li><li>You are contributing to decentralisation</li><li>Boosting network security</li><li>Participating in governance &nbsp;</li></ul>If you haven’t already, check out the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.stakingrewards.com/earn/juno/">Juno asset page</a> for more insights into staking Juno, happy staking!

How to Stake JUNO